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S: Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14

BC: It isn't one more day without him, but one day closer to being with him again... | Made with love by Brittany Maloy. I miss you sweet boy!

FC: Kaleb Nicholas Hardin

1: Once upon a time, there was a beautiful baby boy who was welcomed into the world by two loving parents and their family and friends...

2: Anxiously awaiting on | A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside, when a tiny heartbeat is

3: sweet baby Kaleb... | heard for the very first time and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone...

4: Ten little fingers and ten little toes...

5: That baby boy is me, Kaleb. This is the first day out of my mommy's tummy, August 10, 2009. My name means strong and bold, two words that described me very well from the start.

6: When I was still in Mommy's tummy, the doctors found out my tiny heart would need to be fixed after I was born.

7: Lots of people were at the hospital when I made my appearance. Everyone was so excited to see that I was a strong little boy.

8: My mommy finally got to eat after working so hard to get me out!

9: The nurses had to take me straight to the nursery so that they could monitor my little heart before surgery.

10: After being in the nursery for a little while, they took me to a new hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Here I stayed in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit where there were other babies just like me.

11: These are some very special moments of my mommy and daddy holding me in the hospital. I sure do love being in their arms.

12: When I was just four days old, i had my first open heart surgery. it's a lot for a baby to go through, but i am one tough little boy!

13: this is a picture of me and doctor kanter, the wonderful surgeon who fixed my heart. | Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights... James 1:17

14: After being in the Cardiac ICU for weeks, I was finally strong enough to move to the step down unit. Here, I had my very own room and my Mommy and Daddy could stay with me all night!

15: There were even clowns playing music just for me as we walked to my new room! It was a day of happiness and celebration. | There were bells on a hill But I never heard them ringing No, I never heard them at all Till' there was you There were birds in the sky But I never heard them winging No I never saw them at all Till' there was you There was love all around But I never heard it singing No I never heard it at all Till' there was you | Then there was music and wonderful roses They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows of dawn and dew There was love all around but I never heard it singing No, I never heard it at all Till' there was you Till' there was you -The Beatles

16: I had lots of visitors in stepdown.. Everyone was excited that I was a strong and growing little boy!!

17: I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

18: This is my big brother Kaiden. We all call him "KK". He always plays with me and makes me smile when he visits!

19: A brother is a gift to the heart

20: I love it when my grandparents come to see me, too. I've got them wrapped around my little finger!

21: What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, and lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies. -Rudolph Guiliani

22: After weeks and weeks of being in the hospital, I finally got to go home. We were all so excited! I had lots of cool balloons to welcome me as I got to see my house for the first time. Now, I can be held whenever I want and nobody wakes me up at night!

23: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6

24: Once I was home, I started to grow and grow...

25: While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about...

26: Enjoying my first couple

27: of months being at home !

28: December 2009 My first Christmas was great! I got to be held and loved on by all my family.

30: Merry Christmas 2009

33: I even got to go see Santa!!

34: A baby is a miracle sent from above, | A tiny little package all wrapped up in love,

36: At the end of December 2009, I had to go back to the hospital. My little heart was beating too fast and the doctor's found out I was in heart failure. I had to have another surgery to put a pacemaker in so my heart would beat correctly.

37: The doctor's weren't very hopeful that my surgery would work, but with lots of thoughts and prayers, I proved all of them wrong. I got to return home a couple of weeks later.

38: Summer 2010

39: I loved the beach! I got to play in the sand, swim with daddy, and soak up the sun all week.

40: Splish Splash!

42: After we got back from the beach, I had to have my G-tube put in. Now I can handle my feeds better and don't have to have that thing in my nose..

44: I got a baby sister on June 30, 2010!

45: O | Once Alena got bigger, everyone thought we were twins! She has a head full of hair that I can't help but pull...

46: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away...

48: I celebrated my first birthday on August 10, 2010 with my family and friends. I got lots of cool presents from everyone and even had my own cupcake! | Yummy!

50: Halloween 2009 | Roar!!

51: Shhh! Don't tell KK I found his candy!! | Halloween 2010

52: Kaleb's Second Christmas

53: December 25, 2010

54: Christmas 2010 Family Fun

56: Sometimes the smallest things...

57: take up the most room in your heart!

58: On January 23, 2011, the angels came down to Mommy and Daddy's room while I was sleeping and took me to heaven to be with Jesus. Don't worry, I am safe here in his arms. We may not understand why I only spent 17 months here on Earth, but Jesus had a greater plan for me. Where I am, there is no sickness, no tears, and I will never have to go through another surgery. I have a brand new little heart and am walking on streets of gold with our Lord. I sure do miss being in my Mommy and Daddy's arms and playing with KK and Alena, but I know I will see everyone again someday. Until then, celebrate my life and cherish all the memories. Love your sweet little boy, Bubba

59: And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4

60: Hello Mother, Hello Father, Guess Who? Angel Kaleb looking down upon you. I do not want you to worry, and please do not fret, Believe me I am having the best time yet. I am in such a beautiful place, here the streets are paved with gold. I would never tell you not to cry for tears are an outlet for your soul, Places neither time can ever erase These seventeen months of God's mercy and grace, Even though it was just a little while. Remember my giggles, remember my smile, Always keep me in your thoughts, think of me each and everyday. God will surely give you the strength to help you continue on life's pathway.

61: I really did not want to leave you, I had just became a little tired. I know how much you loved me, and I loved you both the same. But the time had come for me to rest, no more hospitals, no more pain. An angel came and told me to close my eyes, then God gently rocked me to sleep in his arms. Now safe and secure from this old world, where nothing can ever do me no harm, you know there is someone greater than you and I who has now spoken from heaven on high. God whispered gently to me Sunday Kaleb, It is time to say Goodbye. *Written by Minister Rita Waller*